COPE (Creating Opportunities for Personal Excellence) is a group mental health support program for adults with emotional and/or mental health concerns. CCD offers this program throughout Durham Region. As a volunteer, you assist with group facilitation and social recreation. Successful completion of a mandatory 12-week training program in “Mental Health Fundamentals and Group Facilitation” is required and is offered by CCD throughout the year.

Community Support for Seniors

Volunteers assist in the Making Connections Clarington COPE Support Group. This is an opportunity to help seniors with mental health issues get out and socialize within their community.

Dining Assistant

CCD provides a Congregate Dining Program at Sunrise Seniors Place in Oshawa. Volunteers are needed to assist staff, helping clients during meal times.

Luncheon Out is an organized social luncheon for clients in their local community. It gives many clients an opportunity to interact with other people, have a healthy lunch and engage in new activities. Volunteers assist clients during the event.

The Meals on Wheels service is vital to helping people live independently at home. Volunteers deliver nutritious meals, hot or frozen, to clients, not only providing them with healthy food but also a friendly smile. Volunteers are provided with a mapped route, which generally takes about two hours to complete.

Office Support

Volunteers help by booking and confirming client drives to medical appointments. They also assist staff in a variety of office tasks.